My boyfriend gets these dark brown spots on the back of his thigh that look like big black heads and are usually slightly inflammed. When you squeeze them out, it comes out like a black head, except there is a lot more substance and it's thick. It seems to be tinted green. There is also a curly hair that comes out with it (not attached to the skin anymore). Are these called ingrown hairs? How to prevent them? One turned into a painful bump full of full smelling green pus...
2007-05-09 15:11:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Ugh. . .That'll teach me not to click on a question titled "Ingrown hair?"
Tell him to exfoliate.
2007-05-09 15:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by Veruca Salt 6 · 11⤊ 0⤋
Right now, you can treat them with an antibiotic cream and leave them alone - don't pick! Then you have a few options for the next time to avoid ingrowns: Don't do anything to your hair. Trim to a short length but don't shave completely. Get waxed/sugared once your hair is long enough. Shave using conditioner or unscented deodorant, and shave WITH the grain of the hair. As far as I know, it's not recommended to use chemical hair removers on your pubic hair, but I could be wrong.
2016-04-01 04:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a shower gel containing Salicylic Acid, a proven acne-fighting ingredient. Like Neutrogena® Body Clear® Body Wash
He might also try to use a scrub or loofa to exfoliate the area.
hope this helps
2007-05-09 15:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by doversoccer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just threw up a little in my mouth-- yeah sounds like ingrown hairs -- get a loofah and he needs to be scrubbing back there everyday with his shower and that will help
2007-05-09 15:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Kristal E 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, tell him to get to the doctor. That sounds pretty serious, but yes I think that could very well be ingrown hairs.
2007-05-09 15:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by HobbesMom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ingrown hairs that become very infected. He can use 2.0% Salicylic Acid and they will go away.
2007-05-09 15:17:10 · answer #6 · answered by uuummk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop squeezing them because they could be a form of skin cancer. Go to a dermatologist.
2007-05-09 15:20:48 · answer #7 · answered by MISS K.I.A. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's really gross
he needs to exfoliate before he washes, and use a clear soap.... exfoliating helps to get rid of ingrown hairs
2007-05-09 15:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ingrown hairs just really bad ones im feel his pain i have had a couple bad ones myself but my fieance gets them really bad i finally got him to start defoliating his legs with a heavy exfoliant it has helped he hasnt had one since
2007-05-09 15:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Orkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he has a massive bacterial problem..
this is not normal with ingrown hairs..
he needs to consult a doctor and probably be referred to a specialist..
2007-05-09 15:15:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋